Mike Rayburn

Combat Gunfighting

Michael T. Rayburn has been involved in law enforcement since 1977, and is the author of five books. He is a former adjunct instructor for the Smith & Wesson Academy and is the owner of Rayburn Law Enforcement Training. He can be reached at CombatGunFighting.com.

LATEST ARTICLES

The only flashlight technique you’ll ever need

Sometimes you need a searching technique that doubles as a shooting technique

June 05, 2017 04:49 PM

Mike Rayburn

Here’s why all police need a patrol rifle

We need to take our equipment and training to the next level in order to be a step above everyone else when it comes to our rifle skills

August 22, 2016 02:01 PM

Mike Rayburn

Face it, you’re a thrill seeker: How cops can find a healthy balance

We may be in the profession to help our fellow man, but the bottom line is that we’re thrill seekers, and there’s nothing wrong with that

January 08, 2016 12:16 AM

Mike Rayburn

Police Jobs & Careers

5 traits of great street cops

I’m sure we could come up with a hundred other traits that make a good street cop, but for now, take these few words of wisdom and be safe out there

September 12, 2013 08:28 AM

Mike Rayburn

Police Trainers

The rules of a gunfight (part two): The Miami firefight

Although there are no rules in a gunfight, there are simple things you can do to help prepare yourself for that fight of your life

October 25, 2012 12:19 PM

Mike Rayburn

Police Trainers

The #1 rule of a gunfight? There are no rules

Although there are no rules in a gunfight, there are simple things you can do to help prepare yourself for that fight of your life

October 25, 2012 12:10 PM

Mike Rayburn

Police Trainers

Point shooting: Instinctive response to deadly threats

Shooting is not instinctive, but the natural reactions your body has to the stress of a life-or-death encounter are, for the most part, instinctive

March 27, 2012 12:35 PM

Mike Rayburn

Officer Safety

Improving officer safety at traffic stops

To avoid slipping into a “routine” during your traffic stops, one thing to consider is having a multitude of “tools” in the toolkit, using the one at each stop which makes the most sense

January 03, 2012 10:02 AM

Mike Rayburn

Relevant and realistic firearms training on a tight budget

By constantly visualizing, reading, and listening, you can get the most out of your force-on-force training investment when you get there

August 12, 2010 07:33 AM

Mike Rayburn

Firearms training: Our attitudes need to change

December 09, 2009 09:31 AM

Mike Rayburn